Obituaries: LSU Special Collections Obituaries (1800s), Culled from loose newspapers in the Special Collections room of OPPL. They are filed loosely in a box in a cabinet. Quite a good slice of our history! This batch is collected from scattered Monroe newspapers LSU has microfilmed. Lora Peppers Reference Dept. OPPL Date: Dec. 1999 Submitted by: Lora Peppers ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** The Telegraph Thursday, December 7, 1865 Page 2, Column 4 DIED. In Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, on the 19th November, LUCY GUICE, aged sixteen years. "Death lies on her, like an untimely frost Upon the sweetest flower of all the field. The Ouachita Telegraph December 20, 1866 Page 2, Column 5 DIED At Waverley Plantation in the Parish of Caldwell, on the 6th ult., of paralysis, in the 70th year of her age, Mrs. FRANCES HASSON, mother of Dr. J.T. Simmons, of this town. For more than fourty (sic) years, she has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Her life had been consicrated (sic) to its interests, deeming no sacrifice too great for its interests, deeming no sacrifice too great for its advancement and prosperity. Her sufferings were long and protracted, but she bore her afflictions with patience and resignation. Her Christian spirit in life more than supplied the absence of a dying testimony of her acceptance with the Lord. And thus she passed away from the sorrows of earth to the joys of Heaven. R.S.T. Ouachita Telegraph Friday, June 20, 1879 Page 3, Column 3 OBITUARY Died, at her residence in Caldwell parish, La., on May the 17th, 1879, Mrs. MATILDA GREGORY, in the 58th year of her age. It is not until the face and form of some loved one is snatched from us in death that we can sympathize with others in their loneliness. If we have stood by the dying bedside of a sainted mother and silently watched her pass away, see the dear eyes closed in death, not until then can we feel for those bereft of a mother's love. What a blessed comfort there is in the Christian religion; and though we shiver at the idea of parting from her, yet we shall meet above in that house not made by hands eternal in the Heavens, where we shall be happy as we wander, hand-in-hand, through the streets of gold, studded with pearls and precious gems, listening to the strains the angels sing; partaking freely of the "fountains of living waters," and basking in the glare of that countenance whose brightness is indescribable. In the removal of this pious mother this family (though not Christians) are sorely afflicted. May the dear Lord have used this means of bringing them to Himself. Deceased was a member of Fellowship church, having resided in this parish for twenty-one years. Her family have every evidence that her life was one "hid with Christ in God." Her chair is vacant, the family link is broken, the quiet hands folded from their life work; she has entered that "pure sinless clime that lies beyond the stream," and in that Home prepared upon the other side, hears the sweet voice of the Redeemer, "Welcome thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joys of thy Lord." A FRIEND. The Telegraph-Bulletin Saturday, May 31, 1890 Page 3, Column 1 Julia Salina, aged two years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Behen, died at the family residence in this city last Saturday. The remains were consigned to their last resting place in the Catholic cemetery last Sunday evening. The Telegraph-Bulletin Saturday, May 31, 1890 Page 3, Column 1 Mrs. Mather S. McLain, wife of the late Mr. John McLain, departed this life at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. T.E. Flournoy, in this city last Sunday morning, May 25th, at half past seven o'clock, in the 59th year of her age. Mrs. McLain had been ill for some weeks, and while strong hopes were entertained for her recovery the constant care of her devoted family and friends and the best medical attention were unavailing. In chronicling the news of her death Mrs. Slaughter of the Ruston Calligraph, her intimate, life-long friend, pays her this beautiful tribute: "This announcement will bring sorrow to a large circle of friends who have long loved Mrs. McLain and appreciate the purity and simplicity of her character. Never did one possess in a larger degree the lovely Christian traits of faith and charity. We grieve, yet our tears seem selfish when we think of her awakening to the joys supreme of a life beyond the stars, where sorrow entereth not, where peace and happiness undimmed forever reign. Telegraph Bulletin Saturday, September 5, 1891 Page 1, Column 3 JACKSON Death of D.M. McKaskle. Vernon Patriot, August 28th We deeply regret to learn of the death of our old friend Mr. D.M. McKaskle who resided in the lower part of the parish near Hood's mill P.O. Mr. McKaskle was one of the best and most prominent citizens of his community. He was a man of irreproachable character and stood high in the estimation of all who knew him. The Telegraph-Bulletin Saturday, October 10, 1891 Page 2, Column 3 Mrs. Mary J. Prentiss, widow of Sargeant S. Prentiss, died at her home in New Orleans on the 1st inst. Her remains were carried to Natchez, the home of her girlhood, for interment. The Telegraph-Bulletin Saturday, October 10, 1891 Page 2, Column 3 Hon. Harvey M. Watterson, father of Henri Watterson, editor of the Courier Journal, died last week. Mr. Watterson had been a prominent figure at the national capital for a number of years, and was one of the best informed men, politically, of the times. The Telegraph-Bulletin Saturday, October 10, 1891 Page 3, Column 1 A Sad Death The sudden and unexpected death of the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Fickin last Saturday was a most sad and distressing one. Death under any circumstances is sad enough but in this instance it was unusually so. Mrs. Fickin had been on a visit to Cincinnati and was returning home with her baby. They left Cincinnati both in good health but the baby took sick en route and died between Jackson and Vicksburg despite all efforts made to save it. Mr. Fickin was telegraphed to but the message failed to reach him and went to meet them at Delta, unconscious of the sad and distressing welcome that awaited him, and found his baby dead. THE TELEGRAPH-BULLETIN begs to extend its profoundest sympathy to the family. The funeral took place Sunday, the little one being buried in the city cemetery. The Telegraph-Bulletin Saturday, October 10, 1891 Page 2, Column 2 Death of Judge Liddell. Judge M.J. Liddell, formerly of this city, died at his home in Bozeman, Montana, last Saturday. We have no particulars but his death must have been very sudden as his friends here had not been apprized of his illness. Congressman Boatner received a telegram Sunday evening from his son, St. John, conveying the simple announcement that he had died the evening before. Judge Liddell was born in Catahoula parish on the estate of his father, Gen. St. John Liddell, and was about 45 years of age. He settled in Richland parish after the war where he engaged in planting and the practice of the law, was parish Judge and subsequently a member of the legislature. He removed with his family to this city about 1880, practicing his profession here, and at different times was associated with Hon. C.J. Boatner and Col. R. Richardson. In 1881 he was appointed by President Cleveland Judge of the federal court of the then territory of Montana, with headquarters at Begenian(?) where he removed in that year and resided up to the time of his death. Montana having been admitted to the union as a state his office terminated and he returned to the practice of the law. The death of Judge Liddell will be learned with great regret by his many friends throughout this state, by whom he was held in high esteem for his many sterling qualities of head and heart. He was a gentleman of the old school. Reared in wealth it was his misfortune to witness, subsequent to and in consequence of the war, the loss of a once princely estate, but he never forgot the () of social life inoculated in his youth and his home was always proverbial for hospitality and good cheer. The West Monroe Plowboy Saturday, October 24, 1891 Page 3, Column 2 DIED. In Monroe, La., Monday, Oct. 19, 1891, at 4:30 p.m. LUCY, Oldest daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A.G. Bowman. Age 10 years, 6 months and 27 days. -The charming little daughter was laid to rest at the cemetary (sic) on 20th inst. We extend our deepest sympathy to the parents of the daughter. Monroe Times Wednesday, November 11, 1891 Page 3, Column 1 John Huffman, son of the late Capt. J.M. Huffman of Oak Ridge, died at Jackson, La., last week. He was at the time attending Centenary College. Monroe Times Wednesday, November 11, 1891 Page 3, Column 1 Not a few of our citizens will learn with deep regret of the death at Shreveport last Thursday night of Fannie R., wife of Col. John S. Young, formerly a resident of this city and well and favorably known here. Col. Young's Monroe friends tender their sympathy to him in his bereavement. The Evening News Friday, June 25, 1897 Page 1, Column 6 Isidore Haas Of Mr. Isidore Haas, a gentleman who lived and was once well known in this city the Picayune of yesterday says: "The death of Isidore Haas, which occurred at 5 o'clock yesterday morning, deprives the city of a useful citizen and a wide circle of a beloved friend. "Mr Haas was a man of great business ability, sterling integrity, and possessed many social qualities. He was a native of Rheinphals, Germany, and at the time of his death was in his 54th year. He came to this country at the age of 16 and settled in North Louisiana, on the Ouachita river. "At the age of 17 he enlisted in the Confederate army, in the Caldwell Guards. He served in the army of Virginia and participated in twenty-two hard-fought battles. After the war he returned to North Louisiana and engaged in a merchandising business in that section and in Mississippi. "He then transferred his residence to this city and opened a produce commission business. He abandoned this about ten years ago in order to accept an agency of the New York Life Insurance Company, which he retained till his death." The Evening News Friday, June 25, 1897 Page 4, Column 1 The remains of the late Mrs. Henry Herring, whose demise at Little Rock was chronicled in the News yesterday, arrived by last evening's train, accompanied by her husband and were met at the depot by a number of friends and relatives, who accompanied them to the residence of Hon. A.J. Herring where they reposed until this morning when the funeral took place to Grace Episcopal church thence to the city cemetery where the remains were interred, a large number of friends attending the obsequies. Monroe Daily Star Wednesday, November 16, 1898 Page 1, Column 2 Dropped Dead Chancy Sceals, an aged colored woman who for many years was employed as a domestic in the family of Mr. A.J. Keller as cook, dropped dead in Mr. Keller's yard yesterday evening. On account of illness she had not been working for some months past. She lived near Mr. Keller's home and being without wood had gone over to borrow some and was in the act of picking up a stick of wood when she fell dead. She was removed to her home and her remains were taken in charge by a colored benevolent society of which she was a member. The society will bury her today in the colored cemetery on Young's Bayou. Monroe Daily Star Wednesday, November 16, 1898 Page 1, Column 4 Death of Joe Wimberly. Mr. Joe D. Wimberly died at his father's home near Mer Rouge, La., last night in the 44th year of his age. The remains will be brought to this city this evening for interment and the funeral will take place from the undertaking establishment of J.E. Peters tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, proceeding to the Monroe cemetery. Mr. Wimberly had been in ill health for more than a year past and had visited Hot Springs several times with the hope of recupering (sic) but his efforts were unrewarding. When he returned from his last trip to the Springs he went to his father's home near Mer Rouge and was confined there to () until his death. At one time he was prominently identified here in business circles and in steamboating, but reverses overtook him, he lost his health and quite a competency that had been acquired was sunk in business ventures and in attempting to regain his health. Mr. Wimberly was a cousin of Capt. Wimberly, collector of the port of New Orleans, and it was said that he had been slated for a good position in the Custom House, but his health never admitted of his accepting it. Mr. Wimberly married Mrs. Mollie Turpin, a sister of Mr. W.D. Hutchinson, of Rayville, who died before him. They had one child, Enied, who survives them, aged 8 years. The Monroe Bulletin Thursday, May 15, 1902 Page (Unknown), Column 3 The body of Carlisle Dawkins was recovered from the river Thursday morning of last week and interred in the Monroe cemetery by sorrowing relatives and friends that afternoon. # # #